Montana’s Charlie Russell: A Visit with Nancy Cooper Russell
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- Nancy Cooper Russell was the wife and business manager of Montana’s famed “Cowboy Artist.” Join historical interpreter Mary Jane Bradbury as she shares, using first-person historical interpretation techniques, Nancy’s version of Charlie Russell’s story as it relates to the Montana Historical Society’s world-class collection of Russell art (including the monumental masterpiece Lewis and Clark Meeting Indians at Ross’ Hole in Montana’s State Capitol).
This is such a wonderful and informative narrative. I have an "oil" reproduction of the "Lewis & Clark Meeting The Flatheads " nicely framed and hanging over my fireplace. Also several other Russell prints and memorabilia like first issue postage stamps. . I have been to the Russell Museum in Great Falls twice and have a few of the large books of his prints. The Harold McCracken 1957 book and also the Frederic G. Renner 1974 one I purchased at the Museum in 1987. Just now re reading his " Trails Plowed Under". I was introduced to his work while I was living in Edmonton 1966-71. Now in Ontario. Happy to be able to share my thoughts with like minded fans of Charlie.
Charles M. Russell---- the pride of the state of Montana. The breadth and scope of that man's unique genius is often underestimated. He was much more than a "cowboy artist"----- he was an artist of the highest historical world stature. I am not kidding when I say that Rembrandt, Rubens, Goya, and the greatest Old Masters would have admired the work of Charlie Russell. For me he was an even greater sculptor than a painter, if you can believe that! For some reason, people put Picasso and other names on a higher pedestal than the work of a mere "cowboy artist", but when you really look closely at his talents----- Charles M. Russell is right up there with the all-time greats. And above all, as one of the most remarkable and interesting human beings I've ever experienced.
I could not agree more. I highly recommend reading the book written about his life !
A most informative presentation. Thank you.
Excellent movie/retrospective. Loved the "Mrs.Russell" natation. Well informed, and engaging. Great choices of paintings and sculptures.
Excellent presentation! Mary Jane's interpretation of Nancy as guide and narrator is an inspired and brilliant touch. Well done, MHC!
I never heard of him until I acquired a Russell collection from a storage sale and his life was movie worthy,the cm Russell book a must read
What an interesting and beautifully acted and directed homage to the great Charles Russell. Now I have to visit the Montana Historical Society! Thank you for inspiring me with another goal!
This was AWESOME! Thank you..
If only and I could.if I could hug you wow
Didn't she play Augusta Pierce Tabor? I am certain I watched a presentation by her on Horace and Baby Doe Tabor. 🤔
Me: "Its so weird seeing people out with no mask"
Edit: "YAY 5th comment!"
🤔🤨☺🤗😁➡ ~ In the 1950's an elderly man took care of Me while Dad was at work at the Anaconda Smelter. He would keep Me busy at a lot of things, ~ one He would show Me some precious objects like a large old mustard jar half full of coins, $ 5.00 gold pieces, Mercury dimes, etc. also He had a large 15" x 30" {0r so} of a Charles Russell print in a heavy gold painted frame of "Bronk to Breakfast" as at 9:30 that He said He would will to Me. But while He was in the hospital having a leg amputation that He didn't survive, (😢🙏📿, RIP Bruce Sager)❕ He was in the Hospital while someone broke into His house and stole everything that They could load up. - Most say it was the Chief of Police in Deer Lodge, Johnny Wilson❗ Yup‼
I will a LL ways love you
Our government are doing to us what they did to the Indians.
Too bad the Russell auction is such an uptight event that Charlie himself wouldn’t even be allowed in.
No way this gal is telling the story the way Charlie Russell told it. Just like she says,.. she was the business side of the family and she is playing Nancy to a T. This art world of ours is so full of BS it actually stinks like it sounds. Sorry girl, its just the way I see it.